I really like your map, although as stated above, the border is going to give you many issues, so you may want to look at doing so. Although you did say it was just practice so you probably wont feel the need to.

The path would help, of course, but that doesn't take away from the fact that it is a great map. Well done. I'd give you a 8/10.

I apologize that I couldn't quote with the map in there, as I haven't yet acquired the 15 posts necessary. I plan to post my own map once I reach that point.